NBA Christmas Day 2026: Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers

National Basketball Association: NBA Christmas Day 2026: Philadelphia 76ers at Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, December 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET (22:00 UTC), Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California. Scheduled.

Regular-season game, part of the NBA's five-game Christmas Day slate on ABC and ESPN, announced by the NBA on August 11, 2026; LeBron James's first game back in Los Angeles since joining Philadelphia.

Who’s involved

• National Basketball Association (host, competition, organizer)
• Crypto.com Arena (venue)
• Philadelphia 76ers (away team, team)
• Los Angeles Lakers (home team, team)

Tickets and details: www.nba.com

Last updated 2026-10-20.